Man jailed after breaking into girlfriend’s mother’s room to retrieve items he bought for her

A 28-year-old man, Bismark Aduah, is serving a prison sentence at the Winneba Local Prison in Ghana after he was convicted of theft for breaking into his girlfriend’s mother’s room.

Speaking during an interview with Crime Check, Bismark said he had been in a relationship with his girlfriend, Rebecca, for nine years, and the pair had lived together in Ashaiman for the past two years.

Mother allegedly opposed relationship

According to Bismark, Rebecca’s mother never approved of their relationship and did not like him.

He claimed that he and Rebecca later returned to her mother’s house to retrieve items he had bought for his girlfriend.

Couple arrested after breaking into house

Bismark said they broke the door and lock to gain access before taking the items to Rebecca’s father’s residence.

Following the incident, Rebecca’s mother reported the matter to the police, leading to the arrest and detention of both Bismark and his girlfriend.

Court sentences couple

According to Bismark, the Afransi Court sentenced him to five months imprisonment and also imposed a GH¢1,560 fine.

He said he had already spent two weeks in prison but had not been able to pay the fine to secure his release.

Rebecca was reportedly sentenced to one month and two weeks in prison. However, Bismark said he paid her fine, which led to her release.